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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

parasite

/ˈpærəsaɪt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does parasite mean?

noun, verb

An organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food at the host's expense. A person who habitually depends on others for support.

Example

"The film Parasite is a dark comedy thriller that explores the lives of two families, one of which is a parasite on the other."

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